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Learn how to create a more dynamic and interactive presentations using Microsoft Power Point. This can be used to create anything from timelines to interactive games to student portfolios. (Uses MS Office 2007)
Runtime: Approx. 14 minutes 
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Learn how to collect data the easy way. Create forms that can be posted online, emailed, or embeded in a web page. Create your own online tests and quizzes and grade them at the push of a button... Well maybe more than one button but not much more!
Runtime approximately 21 minutes 
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This versatile, FREE audio editor is easy to use. You can record narration, add music in the background, add effects and much more! Did I mention that it's FREE?!!!
Runtime: Approx. 21 minutes 
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Learn how to create dynamic slide shows that include narration with this very detailed tutorial that describes how to use Mircosoft's PHOTOSTORY 3.
Runtime: Approx. 30 minutes 
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This is to show how to use Excel. The topics of graphing data and using formulas to manipulate data are discussed. This tutorial uses an activity from the Motion Forces and Energy science book called "Forced to Accelerate".
Runtime: Approx. 21 minutes 
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Having trouble importing media files into programs like Power Point, Photostory, Movie Maker, etc.? Put down the baseball bat and checkout this quick tip! Try this great free converter!
Runtime: Approx. 6 minutes 
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Learn how to save Power Point files so that you never have to say "...but it worked on my computer!" again. Also learn how to compress the files for easy upload to RIEPS.
Runtime: Approx. 5 minutes
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RIEPS Tutorials
A simple introduction to logging on to RIEPS, and navigating the "My Workspace" site. Many of the topics discussed regarding My Workspace translate to class sites. Be sure to stay tuned to the end of the tutorial where Preferences and Accounts are discussed!
Runtime: Approx. 11 minutes 
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This tutorial introduces you to your class sites. Tips on managing "My Sites", changing the layout, uploading resources, and a whole lot more!
Runtime: Approx. 11 minutes
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This tutorial shows you how to duplicate a site so you can use RIEPS as a content management system. What does that mean??? Long story short... it makes posting resources for multiple classes WAAAAAAY easier!
Runtime: Approx. 11 minutes
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This tutorial will take you through the steps required to post assignments to RIEPS. This is how you will set up the assignments for your students.
Runtime: Approx. 13 minutes
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This QUICK tutorial shows you how to copy assignments from one class or site to another.
Runtime: Approx. 4 minutes
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This tutorial has a break down on the organization of the Cranston Middle School Science Resources on RIEPS. There are instructions on how to use the site and how to add and access the resources. This tutorial features a Table of Contents that allows the viewer to get right to the information they need.
Runtime: Approx. 27 minutes
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Learn how to use My Workspace in RIEPS to upload files, download them, and upload new versions. No more excuses!!!
Runtime: Approx. 4 minutes
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This tutorial takes the student step by step through the process of submitting work to the assignment tool in the Rhode Island Electronic Portfolio System.
Runtime: Approx. 9 minutes
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Entering SLO Grades into Aspen For Reporting
This tutorial covers the gradebook basics to get you going. Topics like class details, choosing average modes, creating categories, adding assignments, and inputting scores are covered.
Runtime: Approx. 34 minutes 
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This tutorial is an intorduction to the student portal of Aspen. It covers topics ranging from logging in to navigating the site to cheking grades and attendance and more. All of the topics covered in this tutorial carry over to the Parent Portal.
Runtime: Approx. 17 minutes
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SUPER quick tutorial on posting quarter (and final) grades in ASPEN.
Runtime: Less than 3 minutes
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A REALLY quick tutorial showing how to post comments for progress reports in ASPEN.
Runtime: 4 minutes on the nose
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The shortest tutotial you'll ever have to endure! This will show you how to print comments for your personal records. (catchy title eh?)
Runtime: Less than 2 minutes
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This tutorials shows the basics of Aspen, the new Student Information System. It covers taking daily attendance, class attendance and creating seating charts.
Runtime: Approx. 7 minutes
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This tutorial will show you what to do if you cannot remember your password as well as how to change your password.
Runtime: Approx. 5 minutes
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This tutorial shows a great website that has many creative tools. We focus on MYNA, their audio editor. Learn how to use their library of music clips to become a Rock Star in less than an hour!
Runtime: Approx. 28 minutes 
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This tutorial will show you how to use a free online conversion website to change YouTube videos into video files that can be added to your presentations.
Runtime: Approx. 6 minutes 
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